Sustainability

Novotel Celebrates One Year of Ocean Commitment and Sustainable Partnership with WWF

Ahead of World Ocean Day (8 June), Novotel proudly marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the wellbeing and longevity of the ocean with the launch of two new food policies: Novotel’s Sustainable Seafood Principles in partnership with WWF France and the launch of a pioneering global Plant Forward food ambition across 600 hotels.

Daniel Johnson Joins Hotels for Trees as Partnerships Officer - Technology

Hotels for Trees, a nonprofit organization advancing sustainability in the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Daniel Johnson as Partnerships Officer - Technology. Johnson, a seasoned hotel technology executive and cybersecurity expert, will play a key role in accelerating the organization’s mission of planting trees in exchange for reduced hotel room cleanings through smart technology integrations.

Ascott and CapitaLand Hope Foundation Partner with Save the Children to Empower 160 Children and Youths with Disabilities through S$400,000 Initiative

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is advancing its disability inclusion efforts with a contribution of S$400,000 to global non-profit organisation Save the Children. This initiative is funded by CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, under its CapitaLand AccessABLE Programme. The donation will support two programmes in Thailand and the United Kingdom, benefitting 160 children and youths with disabilities by equipping them with essential skills, confidence and opportunities to participate in social, educational and economic activities.

Why Mindfulness, and Not Sustainability: A Hospitality Perspective

Recently, I began noticing through my social and professional connections that the term “sustainability” often triggers unexpected resistance. I observed that when conversations touch on environmental issues, even simple everyday topics like avoiding food waste or using public transportation, some people react unfavorably. What struck me was that the pushback was not necessarily about the actions themselves, which are often practical and beneficial, but rather about the language and framing around sustainability.

Lemala Camps & Lodges Unveils 2025 ‘Untold Stories’: a Radical Redefinition of Luxury in the Wild

With the publication of its 2025 Untold Stories report, Lemala Camps & Lodges lifts the veil on a quietly radical transformation happening across East Africa’s luxury safari landscape. In an era where "eco-conscious" has become an industry standard, Lemala is reshaping the very foundations of safari travel—elevating sustainability from a sideline feature to the core philosophy of luxury in the wild.

Rooted in Community: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Unveils Bodu Huraa Tree Planting Project

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has launched the Bodu Huraa Tree Planting Project, a community-driven sustainability initiative designed to offset Scope 3 carbon emissions while deepening the Resort’s long-standing partnership with its neighbouring island, Bodu Huraa. The initiative aligns with the global Four Seasons For Good framework, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to environmental stewardship and local empowerment.

Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2025 Kicks Off: Students Design the Hotel Room of the Future

The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC), founded by Hotelschool The Hague, returns in 2025 with a dynamic new format that reflects the evolving landscape of hospitality innovation. It now features two powerful tracks centered around Impact and Inspiration. SHC continues to empower top students from around the world to redefine the future of sustainable travel and tourism.

MOB HOTEL – Four Hotels, One Vision: A New Model of Accessible, Vibrant, and Sustainable Hospitality

MOB HOTEL, the visionary hospitality concept founded by Cyril Aouizerate, is reinventing the way we travel and stay through four unique destinations across France. More than just hotels, each MOB location serves as a living space, blending affordability with prices starting from €76, community spirit, and environmental responsibility into a singular experience rooted in local life and global values.

Marriott International Surpasses 15 Million Hour Volunteerism Goal One Year Early

As the United States completes its recognition of National Volunteer Month, Marriott International today announced it has exceeded its volunteerism goal of 15 million hours served around the world – one year ahead of schedule – supporting the company’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction. From 2016 through the end of 2024, Marriott associates completed a total of 15.6 million volunteer hours in their local communities.